What is the primary-survey sequence for suspected major trauma?

ABCDE: catastrophic haemorrhage, airway, breathing, circulation, disability, then exposure and environment.

What is first-line care for non-catastrophic external wound bleeding?

Apply firm pressure directly over the wound, dress it, then reassess bleeding control.

When is a tourniquet indicated for a traumatic limb injury?

Use one when direct pressure fails to control life-threatening bleeding from major limb trauma.

Which findings increase concern for spinal injury after trauma?

Spinal pain, unreliable assessment, altered consciousness, intoxication, distracting injury, weakness, or sensory change.

Does spinal protection take priority over an immediate life threat?

No. Minimise spinal movement, but do not delay life-saving treatment or time-critical extrication.

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Q1 What is the primary-survey sequence for suspected major trauma?: Hint: The extra first letter identifies a threat that may need action before airway assessment.; A <C>ABCDE: catastrophic haemorrhage, airway, breathing, circulation, disability, then exposure and environment.
Q2 What is first-line care for non-catastrophic external wound bleeding?: Hint: Start with the simplest effective mechanical measure.; A Apply firm pressure directly over the wound, dress it, then reassess bleeding control.
Q3 When is a tourniquet indicated for a traumatic limb injury?: Hint: It is reserved for uncontrolled, life-threatening bleeding from a limb.; A Use one when direct pressure fails to control life-threatening bleeding from major limb trauma.
Q4 Which findings increase concern for spinal injury after trauma?: Hint: Consider whether pain and neurology can be assessed reliably.; A Spinal pain, unreliable assessment, altered consciousness, intoxication, distracting injury, weakness, or sensory change.
Q5 Does spinal protection take priority over an immediate life threat?: Hint: Life-saving priorities come before perfect immobilisation.; A No. Minimise spinal movement, but do not delay life-saving treatment or time-critical extrication.

About this deck

Trauma and Burns is a 12-card flashcard deck covering clinical for paramedic clinical revision. Core trauma assessment, haemorrhage control, spinal precautions and immediate burn care.

This deck is part of the official SnapMedic flashcard library, written and maintained by working UK paramedics for student paramedics, newly qualified paramedics (NQPs), and experienced clinicians. All cards work offline once downloaded and use spaced repetition to move information into long-term memory.

Last updated 13 August 2026.

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